1. Think of an example of unrealistic optimism that you have seen in other people or yourself, briefly state the example and explain how it is unrealistic.

2. Discuss at least two of the following:

• What were the effects of unrealistic optimism in this example (or others)?
• What needs or motivations seemed to underlie the wishful/unrealistic thinking?
• What things need to be considered in judging whether optimism is realistic or unrealistic?